IBM reveals super-efficient solar power system prototype
IBM and a pair of Swiss partners—research university Eidgenössische Technische Hochshule Zürich and Airlight Energy Holdings SA—have revealed efforts to develop a more efficient way of capturing and utilizing solar […]
Wind energy group says PC bill is misguided
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is defending Ontario’s commitment to a “clean energy economy” against attack by the Progressive Conservative party. CanWEA says that “farmers and landowners, rural communities […]
Building code change could help drain water heat recovery manufacturers
The drain-water heat recovery (DWHR) business could get a boost in Ontario, now that the building code for Ontario includes the devices in its list of allowable energy-saving items. Ontario […]
Some industry support for new water heater regulations
The Ontario Ministry of Consumer Services announced last week that it would crack down on misleading and aggressive door-to-door sales tactics in the hot water rental business. Consumer complaints about […]
Mining association head warns governments to keep hands off
The head of the Mining Association of Canada warned that Canada’s position as a mining superpower should not be taken for granted, or jeopardized by political short-sightedness. Pierre Gratton told […]
Manufacturing sector rebounded in February: Statistics Canada
The manufacturing sector turned in its best performance since July 2011, posting a 2.6 per cent increase in sales for February. Statistics Canada reports that sales reached $49.6 billion. Durable goods […]
Detroit-Windsor bridge approval cheered in Canada, US
The news that President Obama has given a presidential permit for the construction of a new bridge between Windsor and Detroit has been applauded on both sides of the border. […]
Natural gas industry outlines challenges, opportunities in Canada
The Canadian Natural Gas Initiative (CNGI) says that the industry needs to do more to communicate with and reach out to stakeholders and the public if it is to advance […]
Overseas growth in future for Canada’s air transportation industry
The air transportation industry was worth $34.9 billion to the Canadian economy in 2012, supporting 405,000 jobs and generating personal income of more than $17 billion and federal taxation of […]
Porter Airlines seeks to extend island airport runway for jets
As had been widely rumoured, Porter Airlines confirmed that it is the unnamed Bombardier customer who will purchase up to thirty CS100 aircraft from the aircraft maker. The conditional purchase […]
Ontario wants to be heard at Enbridge pipeline hearings
The province of Ontario intends to participate in the National Energy Board hearings concerning an oil pipeline that runs through the Greater Toronto Area. The province’s minister of energy and […]
Touchless computer control from Waterloo tech company an early success
A local company, Thalmic Labs of Waterloo, Ontario, has developed what they are hoping could be the next big thing in wearable computing: a touchless control device. The MYO armband […]
